Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 78
Michael is still in New Zealand, this is what it sounds like.
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Wine and Chocolate with Stübbe
Wine and chocolate isn’t something you see on this site very often. It’s a pairing that you find often – especially at this time of year. But, if I’m being frank, it’s one of my least favourite pairings. There’s just something about putting these two things together that don’t quite...
Wine Review – 2011 Patrick Chan Sparkling Blanc de Blancs – 2016 North 42 Degrees Cabernet Franc
2011 Patrick Chan Sparkling Blanc de Blancs – Vintages 546291 – $29.95 – ****+ – This is a bottle worth picking up to enjoy while watching the Olympics. The nose offers a nice bready note with citrus. The flavours have some nice depth with apple and spice layered over lemon...
Wine Review – 2016 Chateau des Charmes Gamay Noir
2016 Chateau des Charmes Gamay Noir – LCBO 57349 – $15.95 – ****+ – One thing about the Chateau des Charmes Gamay is that every vintage it’s going to offer something fantastic. This is a little more savory than past vintages with a very strong pepper note that goes from...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 77
André sits down with Mike and Jeff from Sparklingwinos.com to talk about some recent events and Nova Scotia.
Wine Review – 2015 Sperling Vineyards Pinot Noir – 2016 Fielding Gewurztraminer
2016 Fielding Gewurztraminer – Vintages 146753 – $19.95 – **** – Gewurztraminer from Ontario is something worth seeking out. It doesn’t have the weight or texture of Alsatian bottles, but it’s not trying to be Alsace. The lighter texture on the mid-palate make this easier to pair with food. Aromas...
My Wine Journey through the Finger Lakes
I can’t believe it has taken me this long to get around to writing this. During the late spring I hopped in the car and headed down to the Finger Lakes in New York State in search of Riesling. I have been keeping an eye on the work of Paul...
Wine Reviews – 2014 Pinot Noir from 16 Mile
Here are a pair of bottles from 16 Mile Winery that mark the first time they are using estate fruit. As you can see there is definitely something worth checking out here. 2014 16 Mile Rebel Pinot Noir – Winery Only – $22.95 – ****+ – The short note on...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 75
Michael is still in the Southern Hemisphere so André has enlisted Konrad Ejbich to co-host the podcast this week. He fills André in on a bit of history about Icewine.
Wine Review – 2016 Charles Baker B-Side Riesling – 2016 13th Street Cabernet/Merlot
2016 Charles Baker B-Side Riesling – Vintages 523845 – $22.20 – **** – When U2 released “Where the Streets Have No Name” the b-side to that single was “The Sweetest Thing”. This feels like a literal interpretation of that release. The other side of the record would be Picone or...
Wine Reviews – Taking a New Look at 13th Street Winery
13th Street has recently finished building a new addition to their facility. I was shocked to see how quickly the new addition had been built. I usually make a few pilgrimages to the barn to grab some buttertarts or stock up on Saskatoon jam (one of the few places in...